Archive for the ‘Powder Skiing’ Category

Alpine Heli Ski – New Zealand Heli Skiing The Heli Skiing business appears to be a very competitive in New Zealand. Photos from the websites of various New Zealand Heli Skiing outfitters, many of whom are included in the heliskitravel.com links, clearly demonstrate that New Zealand qualifies as an exotic vacation destination! Alpine Heli Ski , Queenstown [...]

Travel Channel: Heli-Skiing in Alaska Heli Skiing in Alaska Check out the heli-skiing article on the Travel Channel website. The article includes link to several outfitters, ending with a list of “things to know” when planning heli-ski travel. As indicated in the article, which is linked below, advanced skiers and riders are heading north to Alaska [...]

World Heli Challenge 2011 The World Heli Challenge recently brought together a handful of top heliski and heli-boarding athletes from around the globe to compete in helicopter accessed competition. According to event organizers, the stated goal of this competition was to find out which athlete was the best “all rounder” by combinin free-ride and free-style [...]

Heli skiing targets intermediate skiers Check out the following from MSNBC. It makes sense to target intermete skiers. There are a lot more of them! But is this a good idea? The challenge and excitement of alpine skiing can be experienced without frighteningly steep slopes. However, heli-skiing is expensive. As the article reports, heli-ski operators like [...]

Utah heli skiing and beyond! Check out the following from Wasach Powderbird Guides: According to the Wasatch Powderbird Guides website, their company began in 1973 when a few professional skiers began taking adventure loving travelers on heliski trips in the Utah backcountry. The company claims to focus on fun, adventure, and skill-instruction – with excursions gaining [...]

Heli Skiing Alaska From Points North Heli: According to their website, linked below, Kevin and Jessica created Points North Heli Skiing with the intention of showcasing the spectacular terrain and excellent heli-skiing conditions of the Chugach Mountains. According to their website, the experience of helicopter skiing in Alaska is an unmatched experience anywhere on the [...]

Heli Skiing Travel From the Ski Channel, and interesting article about heli skiing travel. According to the article, linked below, heli-skiing demand is a very good indicator of the economy. While traditional economic signals amy be mixed and uncertain, data indicate that heliskiing bookings are bullish in 2012. Of course, it would be easy to assume [...]

Weigele Heliskiing According to the Wiegele Heliskiing Website, linked below, their company is “nestled in the heart of the Monashee and Cariboo mountains – and with more than 10 metres of snowfall each year. ” Their company is known for majestic mountains, pristine powder, and exceptional ski terrain. Heli-skiing tours with Weigele give skiers and [...]

Heli Skiing Video Check out this video series from CMH Heli-Skiing CMH Heli-Skiing is now taking skiers “back to school” with the launch of Powder U @ CMH for the 2011-2012 ski season. Led by “Dean” Roko Koell, UIAGM and Professor of Powder, the curriculum at Powder U will include all the courses any skier could dream of [...]